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We've got some exciting news from the financial tech world! Now, buckle up and get ready for some thrilling turns because Teampay and Paystand have decided to join forces to redefine B2B payments. Now you might be asking yourself "Who are these companies again?" Well, dear reader, in layman terms, they're the up-and-coming power couple of the fintech industry.
Together, these companies have the impressive credit of serving over 1 million businesses, and have dealt with more than $10 billion in transactions. That's nearly the same percentage as the total number of coffee beans consumed by weary office workers on a Monday morning!
Jeremy Almond, the big boss at Paystand, exclusively told our good folk here at Alight Read about his high hopes for the team-up. He drew our attention to how Teampay is part of a new wave of fintech companies, the kind that really shake up how CFOs manage their digital workflow for the better. Teampay, in his words, offers a "next-gen experience" for users - something we can all agree we need in this age of advancing tech.
And no, they're not pulling a switcheroo. Paystand plans to keep operating under the already recognized Teampay brand - if it ain't broke, why fix it, right?
Almond makes a good case. B2B transactions can feel like trekking through a jungle, whereas consumer apps like Venmo and CashApp have laid down convenient highways. Almond's mission? To bring slick customer-friendly features to the B2B stage with Paystand.
By absorbing Teampay (only its second acquisition since Yaydoo in 2022), Paystand adds blockchain to its capabilities on both the accounts payable and receivable end. This is a huge step forward for streamlining their business, similar to that one time I finally organized my laundry and found those missing socks!
But just like trying to get grandpa to understand TikTok, traditional banking systems haven't caught up with the digital era. Cue this dynamic duo. Almond is a big believer in decentralized finances, considering "Blockchain is the new cloud." Despite some hang-ups, he emphasises it would mean a significant shift away from the central banking system we've been using since dinosaurs roamed the earth… (or the 1930s, same difference).
According to Almond, if you can demonstrate how blockchain and decentralized finance can bring real value to businesses and finance teams, people would be more than willing to sign up for the ride. And with proven track records like Teampay's and Paystand's, they're in good hands to bridge the gap between B2B and consumer-friendly solutions.
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